Algeria tightens CV data protection rules
The national data protection authority issued new rules on handling personal information in job applications.
Algeria's National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data (ANPDP) officially adopted deliberation n° 05 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. This new text establishes strict guidelines for processing personal data found in CVs, whether submitted on paper or digitally, to employers or recruitment platforms. The measure applies to all public and private organizations across the country.
The deliberation reinforces the June 10, 2018 law on protecting individuals in personal data processing. It specifically prohibits the collection or use of sensitive information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, union membership, or genetic data, unless there is a direct legal justification. Employers can no longer demand such details without a valid reason.
Recruiters and employers must now delete or mask unnecessary information from CVs and ensure optimal security and confidentiality during their storage period. The ANPDP's directive aims to safeguard personal data and prevent its misuse in the hiring process.
Why it mattersEmployers must now adhere to new rules for collecting and storing CV data, with strict prohibitions on sensitive personal information.